In the spirit of survival-of-the-fittest, every-man-for-himself America, the Stable Genius has deemed that America would be greater by putting the kibosh on DEI initiatives, which he claims are an assault on civil liberties and discriminatory in nature.
The issue at hand is the debate over Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives in America. The argument against DEI, as presented by some, is that these initiatives are seen as discriminatory against the majority by providing advantages to marginalized groups. America, they claim, will not become great by helping anybody. Proponents of this view argue for a meritocracy, where success is based solely on individual merit without any form of affirmative action. The promise of “equality of opportunity” is that it would temper the inequalities. That’s nice and fine, but here’s the hiccup. A true meritocracy requires a level playing field, which, sadly, does not yet exist. Without addressing systemic inequalities, the concept of meritocracy is flawed and simply perpetuates existing disparities.
Meritocracy sounds ideal in theory, with success determined solely by one's talents and efforts. However, this concept often overlooks systemic inequalities that disadvantage certain groups from the outset. To promote fairness, it's essential to address both fairness and historical disadvantages. Ensuring that everyone starts from a level playing field is not just about providing equal opportunities but also about correcting imbalances and avoiding stereotyping. This requires a mix of policies that target immediate inequalities and address long-term systemic issues.
Educational reforms, for instance, can help create better future opportunities, but immediate measures like affirmative action can help those currently disadvantaged. It's like steering a massive ship—small, consistent efforts to change direction while keeping an eye on the long-term destination.
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By Qadir Abdus-Sabur, Ph.D.
Climbing the Ladder: The Myth That Masks Inequality.
By Oliver Caute
In a so-called meritocracy, the dominant determinant of outcomes appears, in principle, to be education, the mechanism whereby ability is recognized and validated. But the hard truth is that education overwhelmingly reproduces advantage rather than restructuring it; the most effective way to address inequalities in education is to address inequalities in society.
Will Equal Opportunity Become a Thing of the Past Under Trump? Civil rights era infrastructure was undoubtedly compromised. By Dr. Allison Wiltz
Will the principle of “equal opportunity” become a thing of the past in American society? After President Donald Trump signed several executive orders undermining civil rights protections, many are wondering just how far back conservatives are trying to take us.
By Guillaume de Vaugirard
The Influential Businessman Insists That DEI Policies Are Racist
By M. Elizabeth Blair
The reality is that meritocracy isn’t as meritocratic as it claims to be. Factors like unequal access to quality education, entrenched social networks, and systemic biases significantly shape individuals’ opportunities for success.
Embracing diversity and inclusion isn’t about sacrificing merit; it’s about recognizing that true meritocracy can only exist in an environment where everyone has equitable opportunities to thrive.
The real end goal of the far-right war against affirmative action is to return the US to a state of quasi-legal racial segregation.
By Donald Earl Collins
So why is putting an end to DEI – which typically is the acceptance, even embracing of racial, gender, sexual orientation, and other differences and the creation of a welcoming climate for marginalized Americans at universities and in workplaces – such a priority for Trump, his conservative supporters and the wider far right? They want to see the end of DEI because they believe these programs present a real challenge to their efforts to rebuild the “white man’s country” they long for.
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